Nick Smith
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, ND, United States
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State revenue decline shows signs of bottoming out
A preliminary look at 2017-19 biennium revenues released Thursday shows the state’s revenue decline may be bottoming out, with an uptick in general fund dollars and a moderate rise in → Read More
GOP leader suggests Legislature hires firm for forecasting
The North Dakota House majority leader said following this week’s special session the Legislature may need to consider hiring a firm to do revenue forecasts. → Read More
House passes budget bill, ending special session
A bill intended to eliminate a projected budget shortfall of nearly $310 million breezed through the North Dakota House of Representatives this morning following debate on the floor, completing the → Read More
Republican plan for budget cuts approved by state Senate
The Republican plan to tackle a projected state budget shortfall was passed unanimously by the state Senate this morning. The bill now moves to the state House. → Read More
Democratic amendments to budget cuts rejected
An alternative plan by Democrats introduced by Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, was rejected this morning by the state Senate. → Read More
Bismarck lawmaker to propose deeper budget cuts
A Bismarck Republican plans to introduce an amendment in the House Appropriations Committee today that would provide deeper budget cuts in a bill meant to address a projected shortfall. → Read More
Governor rallies lawmakers to fix shortfall in morning address
Gov. Jack Dalrymple told lawmakers gathered to begin a special session Tuesday morning the work of reconciling a projected $310 million budget shortfall wasn’t something lawmakers could’ve anticipated last year → Read More
Suspension of oil impact grants may be lifted
The suspension of grant rounds for the state’s oil impact grant fund may be lifted as early as next month due to a rebound in projected revenues but would be → Read More
Officials estimate cost of special session
Next week’s special session is expected to cost about $174,000 — $58,000 per day — an official with North Dakota Legislative Council said Wednesday. → Read More
City of Williston attains purchase agreements for new airport
Dirt will begin to turn this fall on a quarter-billion-dollar airport project near the oil patch hub of Williston. → Read More
First 2017-19 revenue projection coming next week
The first set of 2017-19 biennium revenue projections are expected to be released next week and may be unveiled during an appropriations committee hearing during the upcoming special legislative session. → Read More
Bank of N.D. profits to be included in budget shortfall fix
Officials have settled on a dollar amount for Bank of North Dakota profits that may be used to help plug the state’s budget shortfall when the Legislature meets in special → Read More
Bismarck resident files complaint over flooding on south side
A recent complaint filed with the state Health Department accuses the city of Bismarck of neglecting to address sewer wastewater and stormwater concerns on the south side of the city → Read More
Police ID motorcycle crash victim
Bismarck police released the name of a Bismarck motorcyclist killed in a Sunday afternoon crash involving a pickup. → Read More
Woman arrested for child neglect
Police arrested a Bismarck woman Friday on child neglect and drug possession charges following a traffic stop. → Read More
Cybersecurity task force looks to legislation, insurance
An interim task force is undertaking development of procedures for responding to data breaches involving state IT networks — and it may go so far as to recommend cyber insurance, → Read More
Construction on new governor's residence may start early
If bids come in at the right price later this week, dirt will be turned on a new governor’s residence project at least two weeks earlier than planned. → Read More
Family, friends remember Charles 'Chuck' Fleming
Colleagues who knew Charles “Chuck” Fleming say he was full of energy in the political sphere and a compassionate individual who worked hard for others. → Read More
Governor calls for special session to address budget shortfall
Gov. Jack Dalrymple is issuing an executive order calling for lawmakers to return to Bismarck early next month for a special session to address a projected budget shortfall for the → Read More
State revenue continues decline
Preliminary June numbers indicate a shortfall in the state budget of $10 million short for that month, according to Tribune reporter Nick Smith, who is covering a state budget advisory → Read More